# AVFirst vs illoominate 1.0

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AVFirst at none against illoominate 1.0's 2. AVFirst also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. illoominate 1.0 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.95 per month. AVFirst asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AVFirst against 5.0 for illoominate 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

AVFirst ships an update every 3 months, illoominate 1.0 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AVFirst | illoominate 1.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avfirst/id1599188742/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illoominate-10/id6746973418/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 50 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD, APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599188744) | [Bright Start Ed-Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819282478) |

## What reviewers say

### AVFirst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avfirst/id1599188742)

Stay connected with your church community. Access past messages, view upcoming events, and download content for offline listening. Share your favorite sermons and stay informed about ministries.

**Highlights:** Watch/listen to past messages, Stay updated on events, Discover ministries, Share favorite messages, Download messages for offline use

**In-app purchases:** none


### illoominate 1.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illoominate-10/id6746973418)

This app provides daily parent-child activities and positive affirmations to foster connection and learning. It aims to empower families by making education a shared, joyful experience that starts at home.

**Highlights:** Daily parent-child activities, Positive affirmations, Customizable push notifications, Focus on 21st-century skills, Bridging home and school learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Illoominate Plus - Monthly | $8.95 | per month |
| Illoominate Plus - Yearly | $86.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AVFirst free?

AVFirst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is illoominate 1.0 free?

illoominate 1.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AVFirst or illoominate 1.0?

AVFirst and illoominate 1.0 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do AVFirst or illoominate 1.0 have ads?

Neither AVFirst nor illoominate 1.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AVFirst or illoominate 1.0?

AVFirst ships an update every 3 months, and illoominate 1.0 every 2 months. Most recently, AVFirst was updated on July 7, 2026 and illoominate 1.0 on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*